PCC Update Winter 2003 - Pensacola Christian College

PCC
Winter 2003
UPDATE
Varsity
gets
CIRCUS Look
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RECLAIMING
T H E A RT S
FOR CHRIST
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Fatherless
to the Father
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Contents—
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Varsity gets
C I R CU S Look!
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6 RECL AIMING THE ARTS
FOR CHRIST
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Commercial Art &
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Celebrating
PCA50 years
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Celebrating
PCC 30 years
Graphic Design
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From the President
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I Heard the Bells
on Christmas Day
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Preparing leaders for
PUBLIC SERVICE
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Varsity decor creates
What the
Doctor Ordered
Fatherless
to the Father
Highlights
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PCC is located at 250 Brent Lane, Pensacola, Fla.
T
he Varsity Commons opened in
1982, as one part of a two-part
complex—the student gathering
place, called the Commons, and the
Varsity Commons, now called the
Varsity (dropping Commons).
The Varsity’s new refurbishing
highlights a circus theme with two
10-foot carousels as focal points. The
carousels have salad bars (20 items) and
a variety of fresh fruits.
The Varsity food court offerings are
for students “on the go” serving pizza,
hamburgers, subs, hot dogs, chicken
tenders, and chicken fillet sandwiches.
Beverage choices are served from 66
dispensers. Chocolate and vanilla softserve yogurt are available.
From 14 serving lines each day, the
Varsity serves more than 3,100 meals
to students/faculty/staff. Beside the
main dining room, the Varsity also
has 2 large wings at either end and 2
smaller dining rooms for faculty/staff.
The Varsity kitchen has the campus
bakery which operates from 4:30 am
ets CIRCUS Look!
PCC Food Service Facts
s a festive atmosphere
Varsity uses 60 cases of chicken tenders
each day, and nearly 2,500 burgers are eaten. The bakery uses 400–500 lbs. of sugar
and 1,400–1,500 lbs. of flour each day.
Food Service—Approximately 7,000 lunches
are served Mon.–Fri. 1,500 gallons of milk are
dispensed each week and over 100,000 gals. of
fountain drinks during a school year.
This semester, one million meals will be
served by the 1st week in Dec.
Over 3 tractor truck loads of fries were
delivered and consumed by students last year.
2 carousel salad/fruit bars
3 entrances to 6 serving lines
to 8:30 pm preparing made-fromscratch cookies, cakes, pies, and breads
for each dining facility. At the bakery,
as with all areas, the motto is “We prepare our food as close to serving time
as possible,” which means that 650
pizza crusts are made each morning
for Varsity, and workers pull 3,500
dinner rolls out of the oven 10 minutes before serving time.
The Four Winds, which opened Jan.
2000, provides seating for 1,200 students each shift, with 8–10 food court
New entrance from inside
menu selections per meal. The Four
Winds dessert bar features 13 different desserts daily.
Scott Cochran, director of food operations, oversees all
food areas—Varsity,
Four Winds, Palms
Grille, Academy cafeteria, and Special
Events (Windsor, weddings, recitals, collegian outings, banquets,
and Camp o’ the Pines).
The two carousels were PCC cabinet
shop’s most challenging project to date.
Steve Rouse, master cabinet maker,
had the responsibility.
He did the technical
planning and programmed the Computer Numeric Control machine (CNC) to
cut the various shapes. Student workers assisted him in making parts, installation, etc.
Prophets wrote
about a special
Promised One.
Through centuries,
God’s people looked
for this Messiah
to come.
1
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The
hristmas
tory
Luke 2:1–30; Matt. 2
angel Gabriel told Zacharias
2 The
that his wife would have a son
(John the Baptist) to prepare the way for
the Messiah.
Mary was engaged to Joseph, a carpenter in
Nazareth. When Joseph found that Mary was
expecting a child, he thought it best not to proceed
with the marriage.
to name the baby “Jesus,” for He would “save
his people from their sins.”
world be taxed, and Mary and Joseph
traveled to Bethlehem to pay taxes.
Joseph asked an innkeeper for lodging,
but there was no room in the inn. That
night, they slept in a stable with
animals.
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would be the earthly mother
of the Messiah.
angel spoke to Joseph in a dream
5 The
telling him to take Mary as his wife and
and Mary were married.
6 Joseph
Then Caesar commanded all the
4
spoke to a virgin
3 Gabriel
named Mary telling her she
“And she brought forth
her firstborn son,
and wrapped him in
swaddling clothes, and
laid him in a manger.”
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—Luke 2:7
fields, as shepherds watched their sheep,
8 Inthenearby
angel of the Lord came and the glory of the
Lord shone about them, and they were afraid. The
angel said, “Fear not: I bring you good tidings of great
joy, which shall be to all people. Unto you is born in the
city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Ye
shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling
clothes, lying in a manger.”
Suddenly a multitude of
heavenly host said, “Glory
to God in the highest,
and on earth peace,
good will toward men.”
9
Wise Men in the East saw
a very bright star and knew
the King of the Jews had come.
—Luke 2:9–14
The shepherds made
10 haste and came to
Bethlehem.
found the
11 They
Babe “wrapped in
swaddling clothes, lying in
a manger” and worshiped
the Messiah, the Savior of
the world.
—Luke 2:12
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The Wise Men traveled
from the East to Jerusalem. Then to Bethlehem
and “Lo, the star, which
they saw in the east, went
before them, till it came and
stood over where the young
child was. When they saw the star,
they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
Joseph and Mary carried Him to
And when they were come into the house,
the Temple in Jerusalem. God
they saw the young child with Mary his
had told Simeon that “he should not see
mother, and fell down, and worshipped
death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.”
him: and . . . opened their treasures . . .
Simeon took the Babe in his arms, blessed
presented unto him gifts; gold, and
God, and said, “Lord, now lettest thou thy
frankincense, and myrrh.” —Matt. 2:9–11
servant depart in peace. . .mine eyes have
seen thy salvation.”
—Luke 2:25–30
Artist
Brian Jekel
(see next page)
Brian Jekel
PCC Artist
R E C L A I M I N G T H E A RT S F O R C H R I ST
A few decades ago,
Christian homes had
biblical pictures and
mottos hanging on
walls to remind family
members and guests
that God was honored
in that household.
That is now a thing of
Brian Jekel
the past.
Artist-in-residence
As children grow,
they need to see visual reminders of
God’s truth and biblical events. The
Jews were commanded to teach their
children about God and to put visual
reminders of Him on their doors
and as frontlets on their foreheads
(Deut. 11:18–20).
©2003 DaySpring® Cards
 Gethsemane’s Prayer
By Brian Jekel
during the AllPersonnel Meeting with 1,100
faculty/staff.
In 1988, Jekel
received an invitation to participate in the Jekel paints for A Beka Book
National Exhibit at the Society of Illustrators in New York City and was
elected a member in 1989. In 1993,
he received a Master of Arts degree
from Marywood College.
DaySpring, Siloam Springs, AR,
recognized and honored his artistic mastery in their RECLAIMING
THE ARTS FOR CHRIST to return
biblical paintings to our homes
and churches. They feature 7 of
Jekel’s Life of Christ paintings in
The Master Peace Collection 2003.
Those familiar with A Beka Book
Flash-a-Cards will recognize Jekel’s
style of painting.
Today, enemies of our Christian
faith want to erase from the minds of
adults and youth any visual reminders of God and the Bible. Regretfully
the word of God has lost its place
in our society, in many churches,
Christian homes, and in government;
even a visual of the Ten Commandments is rejected from a judicial
building.
Brian Jekel, the artist for 740
paintings that illustrate Bible stories,
has been RECLAIMING THE ARTS FOR
CHRIST in the A Beka Flash-a-Card
Series. Jekel’s ability in portraying
the human body in movements and
expressions reveals his ability as a
master artist.
Jekel has shown his mastery during his 21 years as an
A Beka Book artist and teaching art
at PCC. In October, PCC gave him
the honor of an artist-in-residence
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By Brian Jekel
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Tiled Keepsake Box
Road to the Cross
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By Brian Jekel
Christ’s Example 
By Brian Jekel
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Jesus and the Children
By Brian Jekel
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Available from local Christian stores
or www.DaySpring.com
 Jesus Before Pilate
By Brian Jekel
Also available PCC Bookstore 1-800-722-3570
Students design with
state-of-the-art equipment
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Graphic Design
Artistic ability is a gift from God, and the goal of
PCC’s art program is to prepare students to use their
artistic abilities for God’s glory. In a field known for
its emphasis on self-expression and personal style, PCC
students are encouraged to first master technical skills.
Jim Hutchinson, dean of communicative arts, says,
“Some people feel that training in art fundamentals
inhibits self-expression. We’ve found that mastering
the fundamentals allows our students to more freely
express themselves.”
Learning about God’s standard of excellence, art students work in a variety of artistic mediums to build a
solid foundation of technical skills. “A successful artist
combines God-given talent with a biblical work ethic
and constant practice,” notes
Hutchinson. Individual instruction and critiques, art
displays in the Communicative Arts gallery, and two
internships allow art students to build
a professional portfolio and gain practical
job experience.
Graduate art degrees
In addition to undergraduate degrees in commercial art
and graphic design, PCC also offers a Master of Arts degree in commercial art and a Master of Fine Arts degree
in art. These programs offer opportunities for students
to strengthen and refine their art skills.
Opportunities
An Art Video offers an in-depth look at PCC’s
commercial art and graphic design majors.
For a free copy call 1-800-PCC-INFO.
Plan to visit the art department during
College Days.
High school (grades 9–12) students are invited
to attend the Art Camp—July 19–23.
Student focuses on Calligraphy project
For more information about PCC’s art programs,
visit PCC’s Web site at www.PCCinfo.com.
(Chattanooga, TN)
(pp. 14–15 adapted from Bergen’s design)
Jonathan Taylor (’99, MA-’01)
works as an illustrator for
Ken Ham, Answers in Genesis,
in the Creation Museum project.
(Florence, KY)
Jennifer (Soenksen ’95) Englert
works as a graphic designer
for U. S. Bank.
(Cincinnati, OH)
Brian Jekel, PCC art instructor, teaches
advanced drawing, advanced painting,
figure painting, and graduate painting
Todd Knowlton (’86)
is manager of creative development at DaySpring Cards.
(Siloam Springs, AR)
PCC Ar t G r a d s
Jonathan Bergen (’00, MA-’02)
works as a graphic artist for
Baptist International Missions, Inc..
Pensacola Christian Academy
Celebrating
50 years
“Keepers of the Dream”
for 50 years
THEN
1954—35 students K5–2
Pensacola Christian Grade School
3 classrooms
NOW
2,602 students K4–12
Pensacola Christian Academy
84 classrooms and support facilities.
Troy Shoemaker
PCA Administrator
since 1993
F
rom its humble beginning in 1954, Pensacola Christian
Academy has grown and maintained a good enrollment.
Dr. Horton first gives all the glory to God for its growth and
then adds the following secondary reasons:
1. Faithfully presenting Christ’s love and good news so that
students can know the Lord.
2. Diligently teaching biblical principles of right and wrong—
the basis of good character.
3. Using an “intensive phonics” program to teach children to
read, which is the foundation for academic advancement.
4. Following the traditional A Beka curriculum that honors
God in all grade levels and subjects.
5. Administrative staff and faculty that genuinely care for
the students.
6. Keeping low tuition and using sound financial practices
Students
Academy Enrollment by Year
2,260
1,925
2,000
1,275
500
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Year 1954 1965 1969 1974* 1984 1994 2003–’04
Tuition
Monthly
$14
$16
$33
$44
• To
teach the students the Bible as God’s
inspired word and to develop attitudes of
love and respect toward it.
To
integrate academic excellence with
•
spiritual truths to produce wholesome and
mature individuals in their home, church,
community, and country.
• To train students to recognize and learn to
live a Christ-centered life.
• To provide biblically sound, Christ-honoring
high academic standards that help the student
realize his full academic potential.
$79
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An outgrowth and extension of Pensacola
Christian Academy is A Beka Academy
which began in 1985 when Dr. Horton
envisioned the idea to videotape a PCA
class in each grade level.
1,000
0
From its inception,
Pensacola Christian Academy
has sought—
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1,746
1,500
Beka Horton, Sr. V. Pres.
2,602
2,499*
2,500
Dr. Arlin Horton, Founder/President
$145
$180
*1975 Public schools began kdg.
This year, 35,000 students (K4–12) will be
enrolled in A Beka Academy via DVD/video
technology.
PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE
Celebrating
30 years
THEN—100 students
One building
(Ballard South)
NOW—
4,646 students
College/Seminary
Dr. Matthew Beemer, Executive Assistant to the President,
since 2001
From PCC’s beginning in 1974, they
have been fulfilling the vision that
God gave—a place to prepare young
men and women to be all they can be
for the glory of Jesus Christ.
P
ensacola Christian College began
as an idea that came from God.
For three decades, President Arlin
Horton and his wife Beka have
remained faithful to the vision and
goals God gave them—programs and
facilities, people and evangelism.
The godly humility in the lives of
Dr. and Mrs. Horton and their
administration, faculty, and staff
continues to bear witness to God’s
manifold blessings on His original
idea.
Although PCC has grown, excellence
in education and commitment to
the Lord remain the core of the
College’s balanced program. PCC
has maintained a reputation across
the country and around the world
for its commitment to academic
excellence and dedication to the word
of God and Christian service.
A friend of the College noted, “It is
humbling to see what God can do
and has done when two people are
willing to follow their dreams and see
them come to fruition.”
To God be all the glory. Great things
He hath done!
—by Monica Samas
’02 grad
The past 5 years
Four Winds—Jan. ’00
2001
PCC Planetarium with
“Heavens Declare”
Crowne Centre—Jan. ’02
Nov. ’01
A Beka Book
Bldg.
2003–‘04
Construction in progress
1999–‘00
Entrance to Campus Apr. ’01
2002
Graf Clinic—Sept. ’01
Guest House
From the
President
Dr. Arlin Horton
THOSE SO–Called Errors
Founder/President
W
e always appreciate receiving
encouraging responses from
our students. Dr. Mullenix received
this note in October.
“I am a senior Early Childhood Education major here at PCC. I am in my
internship at the Academy this semester.
I do not go off campus a lot, but this past
weekend I did, and I had the privilege
of meeting three different taxi drivers.
I must share with you what they told
me about PCC students.
The first taxi driver I rode with could
not stop talking about how she always
heard complaints from the Navy men
and others about being down here for
duties or at other colleges, but she has
never heard one PCC student complain
about being here.
The second driver knew where I was
from (PCC) before I got in the taxi.
When I asked him how he knew, he
said it was because we were “the only
ladies left in Pensacola who still look
like ladies.”
However, the third driver topped it all.
When I asked if he was having a good
day, he proceeded to use the remainder
of the ride to tell me how nervous he was
about a major heart surgery he is to have
next week. This opened a door for me to
use Scripture to encourage him. At the
end of the ride, I gave him a tract and
asked him to read it. Imagine my surprise when he handed the tract back to
me, and told me that he had been given
a tract two weeks ago by another PCC
student and had been saved through it!
I don’t know who that student was,
but it thoroughly blesses me to be able to
go to a college, such as PCC, where even
the taxi drivers give good comments
about PCC and are saved through the
actions of the students!
I simply had to share these testimonies; they encouraged me.”
— PCC Student
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PCC UPDATE  WINTER 2003
by Chester Kulus
I
t is surprising and shocking to hear Bible faculty from institutions, long
considered fundamental, to talk freely about errors in the Bible.* And
also to hear their graduates ridicule those who believe God has preserved
His word free from error for us today. Maybe they should publish their list
of what they call errors so everyone will know.
Well, this year a book has been published regarding the numbers in scripture that some claim are errors. The author is Dr. Chester Kulus who accepts
the word of God as providentially preserved by God’s protective hand.
Kulus documents the current problems of those who question the numbers in the Old Testament and shows that there are solutions to apparent
discrepancies. Every pastor and serious Bible student needs this book for
reference when such questions arise.
Kulus’s position is—Jesus has unique
credentials, therefore one should believe
Him above all others. He says, “The OT
text of Jesus is the text in which the saints
of old had the very words of the autographa, even though it was composed of
copies of copies of the autographa. …
Jesus refers to OT numerical passages
and never criticized the OT text ... and
the disciples never attempted to restore
the text, but simply received the text, just
as Jesus did.”
“If the Traditional Hebrew Text is completely trustworthy, the natural question
is: ‘Why would God allow apparent contradictions?’ ” The author presents reasons why God allows apparent contradictions to be part of the inspired and preserved record of His words.
Alleged numerical discrepancies appear
in 1 Sam. through 2 Chron. Since the
numbers in those books have especially
come under attack by both liberals and
fundamentalists, Kulus discusses 58 of
the apparent numerical discrepancies in
those books, involving over one hundred
verses. He has researched the sources of
each alleged discrepancy and then applied
various writers’ solutions
for each. He
then discusses
the alleged
problem in
the passage
and solution to the
problem(s).
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pp. 430
He warns, “When a Fundamentalist
says that an OT passage has an error, he
is not following the example of Jesus, but,
rather, is following the example of Satan
who says, ‘Yea, hath God said?’ (Gen. 3:1).
This is very dangerous. The devil, in questioning God’s word, influenced Eve also
to question God’s word, thereby bringing her down to the place where she no
longer believed God. This was tragic for
her. Likewise, Fundamentalists, who
question the preserved text, persuade
others also to question the Bible, thereby
bringing them down to the place where
they do not believe God. This, too, will
be tragic for them.
“Sadly, many have more trust in the
words of the critics instead of the words
of Christ. They have it all backwards, for
they are receiving the words of men as
if the words of men are the final word,
whereas they treat the final word from
the lips of Jesus as words of a mere man
(cf. 1 Thess. 2:13). Fundamentalists need to
receive the word of God, ‘not as the word
of men, but as it is in truth, the word of
God’—1 Thess. 2:13.
“Instead of exalting human reasoning,
supposition, and textual criticism which
savour the things of men; Fundamentalists ought to savour ‘the things that be of
God ’—Matt. 16:23.”
Available from Emmanuel Baptist Theological Press
296 New Britain Ave., Newington, CT 06111
(860) 666-1055
or call PCC Bookstore 1-800-722-3570
Please mention code #58382 when calling
*See video, “Response to Coalition Video Critics”
call PCC Bookstore 1-800-722-3570 $4.95
Please mention code #58382 when calling
I heard
Bells
I Heard
B
ells
Christmas
the
on
D
Christmas
ay
Day
H
enry Wadsworth Longfellow was filled
with sorrow at the tragic death of his
wife in a fire in 1861. The Civil War broke out
that same year and it seemed this was an
additional punishment.
Two years later, Longfellow was again saddened
to hear that his own son had been seriously
wounded as a lieutenant in the Army of the
Potomac. Sitting at his desk on Christmas
day, he heard the church bells ringing and
ringing. It was in this setting he wrote the
following:
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I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old familiar carols play
And wild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace on earth good will to men.
And in despair I bowed my head
There is no peace on earth I said
For hate is strong and mocks the song
Of peace on earth, good will to men.
Then pealed the bells more loud and deep
God is not dead, nor doth He sleep,
The wrong shall fail, the right prevail
With peace on earth, good will to men.
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PCC UPDATE  WINTER 2003
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Preparing leaders for Public Service • Preparing leaders for Public Service • Preparing leaders for Public Service • Preparing leaders
Preparing
leaders for
PUBLIC SERVICE
2 Nreawms Political Science and
Prog Public Administration
Kimberly (Allen) Case confers with
Repub. Maj. Ldr. Jerry Maygarden
N
ext fall PCC will offer two new programs:
political science and public administration.
These will prepare students for public service vocations and will complement prelaw.
PCC’s prelaw program exposes students to important concepts in U.S. history and government, plus it
trains them in effective communication skills. PCC
prelaw graduates have been accepted at 55 different
law schools in 23 states. Many serve in private practice and others in public service.
PCC did not have a political
science major when Kimberly
(Allen) Case graduated in
1994. She earned a master’s
degree in political science from
UWF. Today, she serves in Tallahassee as legislative affairs director for Tom Gallagher, Florida’s
Chief Financial Officer, impacting legislation on a daily basis.
Representative Cathy McMorris graduated from the
prelaw program in 1990 and had no idea how the
Lord would use her in government. Now 13 years
later, she is the Minority Leader for the Washington
State House of Representatives and a candidate for
Congress from the fifth district of Washington. She
is one of many graduates who testify to PCC’s
outstanding prelaw program.
NEW—
Public administration major.
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Judge April Wood (’94 grad) sits on a bench of
Family Court in North Carolina. She recently
spoke at a Prelaw Forum on campus.
Attorney Aaron Kirkpatrick (’95 grad) helps
draft legislation as a staff attorney for the Missouri State Legislature.
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Capt. Tyesha Lowery (’95 grad) is a member of
the U.S. Army Judge Advocate General’s Corp.
She has spoken at a Prelaw Forum in the past.
NEW—
Political science major. Students majoring
in Political Science learn about God’s institution of
federal, state, and local government. They also study
such topics as America’s founding and its political
theory and social ethics, which provide a background
in modern political thought. A degree in political science also prepares students for involvement in vocations such as politics, law, or journalism.
Government agencies, whether federal, state,
or local, need qualified effective leaders who
demonstrate character and integrity.
PCC’s
Public Administration program is interdisciplinary
and prepares students to pursue professional
positions within government and non-profit
organizations.
Students learn to utilize competent analysis, sound
planning, and ethical decision-making principles
and how to apply these to the understanding, development, and execution of policies and programs.
The public administration student will understand
the purpose of government, the relationship of
government to business, and the responsibility of
stewardship within government policy.
For students considering a career in public service,
PCC’s solid academic and strong biblical emphasis
will give the tools needed to make an impact on the
world for righteousness and the cause of Christ.
Sampling of law schools accepting PCC graduates
University of Southern California (CA)
Georgetown University School of Law (D.C.)
George Washington University (D.C.)
University of Notre Dame (IN)
The Florida State University School of Law (FL)
University of Georgia (GA)
Seton Hall University School of Law (NJ)
Wake Forest University School of Law (NC)
Vanderbilt University School of Law (TN)
Texas Tech University School of Law (TX)
Regent University School of Law (VA)
Washington and Lee University School of Law (VA)
NEW Programs @ PCC
What the
Doctor
Ordered
Preparing Graduates to Meet Physical Needs
Pre-Pharmacy and Pre-Physical Therapy
Those interested in working with the physical needs of people as a doctor, physical therapist,
or pharmacist should consider PCC’s excellent academic training. With solid preparation in
God’s word along with strong academics, you could be “Just what the doctor ordered!”
P
ensacola Christian College offers
outstanding academic programs
in chemistry, biology, and premed,
which are interrelated to the two
new medical-related programs:
Pre-Pharmacy and Pre-Physical
Therapy. Both programs focus on
meeting physical needs while not
forgetting the spiritual needs.
Pre-Pharmacy degree provides students the tools for pharmacy school
as it provides education in chemistry
and biology in relation to treating the
human body. Dr. Tracy Fitzgerald, a
registered pharmacist and
member of the PCC’s science faculty observed,
“The pre-pharmacy program will definitely prepare students to go into
Dr. Tracy
Fitzgerald
pharmacy school. It gives
a firm background in chemistry and
the biological sciences which are very
important for pharmacy school.”
Pre-Physical Therapy will provide
foundational training to individuals desiring to assist the injured and
physically challenged people. As
part of the program, students complete internships that allow extensive
observation with certified physical
therapists in a variety of clinical settings. In courses, such as anatomy
and physiology, microbiology, kinesiology, and first aid, students learn
the structure of the human body, its
functions, and practical methods of
physical treatment.
Strong preparation in the sciences is
complemented by premed Forums
each semester where local doctors
share insights into their specialties
and into the medical school admission process.
sports medicine. Medical colleges
are looking for excellent grades and
solid performance on the MCAT.
A vital part of gaining admission
to medical schools is the Medical
College Admission Test
(MCAT). Deborah Luiken
(NE), a junior graduating
in May, took the MCAT
in August and is hearing
from medical schools. “I
Deborah
Luiken
felt very prepared. The
faculty are always willing to help,
and the program is very effective in
training us for med school.”
Students experiment in chemistry labs.
Premed PCC graduates have gone on
to train as medical and osteopathic
doctors, dentists, optometrists, and
physician assistants and to work in
Students gather and record data in
biology lab.
Dr. Alvarez with students in chemistry lab.
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Bringing the
Fatherless
to the Father
by James Tamang
from Nepali
When I was very young my mom, sister, and I left
our village to go to a bigger city (Kathmandu). My mom
wanted to find a job to take care of us. While in search of
a job, my mom walked fast. There were times my mother
would glance back and ask me to walk fast to keep up with
her. While she was walking fast, she had my little sister on
her back wrapped in a cloth. I could not keep up with her
long strides. I cried to her to slow down so I could keep
up, but my cry was in vain. Soon, I saw the last glimpse of
my mother as she walked around the corner of a building.
My cry went out to search for my mother, “Aama,
Aama, Aama,” which means mom in Nepali. I started to
look for her but I could not find her. I looked for faces
that looked like my mother or sister but I could not see
them. My search for my mom and sister continued for
hours. Soon, a police heard my cry. He took me to the
police station because I was desperately searching for my
mom and sister. He figured out that I was lost and started
to comfort me by giving me some food to eat. That evening, I ate one of the best meals I ever had. It was rice,
eggplant curry, and black lentil soup. I enjoyed every bit
of it. The policeman took me in for the night. Tomorrow
came and he took me for a ride in the police car to a place
called Mendies Haven Children’s Home (MHCH). There
were many kids like me. Soon I became one of many other
orphans.
Because I was so young, or because I spoke a different dialect, I was unable to tell them my name. They
gave me the name James and figured my dialect was from
the people who speak the Tamang dialect. Since keeping
James and Holly (Hudson ’97), missionaries to Nepal
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PCC Grad ’02
records is not common in the villages, my true birthday is
unknown.
In MHCH, we had devotions twice a day, one in the
morning and one in the evening. I heard the Word of God
since the time I was placed in this home. I was told the
stories of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob. I was taught that
Jesus died on the cross for our sins. Knowing all these
things, I had not yet accepted Christ as my Saviour. In the
later part of my teen years, I started to realize that I may
fool others, I may fool myself, but I cannot fool God. I
needed someone who knew me better than myself. I read
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten
Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but
have everlasting life”—John 3:16.
I realized that God knew my needs and sent His only
begotten Son to die on the cross for me (whosoever). I
understood that Jesus came for a wretched sinner like me.
I not only understood but also accepted Christ as my Saviour at the age of seventeen.
Paul said, “Being confident of this very thing, that he
which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until
the day of Jesus Christ”—Phil. 1:6. God’s work in my life had
just begun. Before my salvation, I was a created being who
was running away from God but now I am a new creation.
God has worked in my life in many different ways.
After finishing high school in Nepal, I had an opportunity
to come to the United States for further study in 1990.
When I arrived, I had two sets of clothes and a few items.
In spite of my different background, Tim & Marlene Reed
and family from Seaside, Oregon, accepted me with open
arms. Not long after that, they adopted me into their
family. God provided me with a family which I did not
have before and which I could never imagine.
When I arrived in the States, I had to enroll in high
school because of Nepal’s lower educational standard. I
enrolled in Seaside High School as a sophomore. At the
age of twenty-one, I graduated from high school and went
to junior college to further my study. In May of 1997, I
graduated with a degree in Civil and Architectural Engineering Technology. A few months after my graduation,
I had given up the thought of further staying in the States
and was thinking about heading back to Nepal. Not long
after that an elderly lady, Mrs. Terrell, talked to my parents
and offered to pay for me to attend Pensacola Christian
College for a year. I prayed for a week and told my dad
that I was willing to attend PCC if she was willing to help
me. Soon admission was completed through fax and
many telephone calls.
The next week, I was at PCC waiting for registration
to begin. Even coming to a Christian college, my desire
to be an engineer had not changed. I still wanted to study
to be an engineer. Therefore, I registered for a mechanical engineering major. In one semester, I changed not
because of difficulty but because God was working in my
life. During this time, God called me to be a missionary
to Nepal. This reminds me of Isaiah where the Lord says,
“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your
ways my ways.” My desire was to be an engineer, but God
had greater plans for me.
During my PCC career, I met Holly Hudson, an
academy teacher. She traveled to Nepal in the latter part
of 1998 and early part of 1999. Coming back from Nepal,
she was burdened to go back to Nepal because she had
seen many mountains filled with houses where she knew
they had not heard the name of Christ. She remembered
Caleb in the Bible who desired to conquer the mountain
so she said to herself, “I want to conquer these mountains
for Christ.”
Therefore, she started to prepare to be a missionary to Nepal with or without a husband. She moved to
Tampa, Florida, and worked in a children’s home while I
was attending PCC.
God continue to bless me through Mrs. Terrell to
complete my first year. God used her to supply my school
needs a second year and a third year and a fourth year at
PCC. God used her to be a channel of blessing to me, so
He could prepare me to return to my motherland, Nepal,
as a missionary.
When I was a junior in PCC, God brought Holly
into my life and through God’s perfect timing, we were
married December 30, 2000.
Separated from my family at an early age, put in an
orphanage, saved at the age of seventeen, God brought me
to the United States with two sets of clothing in my suitcase and empty pockets for further study. God had a plan
for me, which was better than what I could have dreamed.
He provided me with not only a beautiful wife but also a
partner in the ministry, whose heart was already burdened
for the people of Nepal. I give all praise and glory to God
for His master plan in my life. I cannot condemn my
biological parents for forsaking me, but I thank God and
give Him all the praise for His plan in my life. As Joseph
said to his brothers, “But as for you, ye thought evil against
me; but God meant it unto good, to bring to pass, as it is this
day, to save much people alive”—Gen. 50:20.
God has given me and my wife a mission to go to
Nepal with BIMI and share the Gospel so that people in
Nepal can be saved. We plan to work with orphans like
myself and train them to reach others.
Our goal is to bring the fatherless to the Father.
Reprinted with permission from
BIMI World, vol. 39; no. 2; 2003
2003 PCC Missionary Candidates for BIMI
Bill (Master’s ’01) & Fannie Fluker
United States
Steve & Debbie Kisslinger
(PCC employees ’81–’84)
Military
Robb Redlin (’95) & Barbara (Pitts ’95)
Scotland
Tammy Aurand (’00)
Ivory Coast (West Africa)
Timothy Manes & Beth (Whaley ’95)
Uganda (East Central Africa)
Rachel White (’01)
South Africa
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Enjoy a beautiful, heartwarming, and
delightful variety of music by the Rejoice
Singers/Orchestra.
PCC
Recording
December release:
NEW
Don’t Worry
• I’m Going Higher • How Long? • I’m Free •
• Jesus Is Coming Soon • He’s All I Need •
• His Love in Me Loving • Don’t Worry •
• Born Again • He Didn’t Throw the Clay Away •
• I’ve Got a Wonderful Feeling • We’ll Call Him Jesus • Criminal on the Cross
Visit classes
Favorites from Our Past
PCC 30th anniversary CD features
top winning selections from ’93 to
’97 PCC recordings.
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CDs $15 or 3 for $35 Tapes $10 or 3 for $25 To order, call PCC Bookstore 1-800-722-3570
Please mention code #58382 when calling.
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Upcoming
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Enrichment Conference
for Pastors, Youth Pastors,
Music Directors, and wives
(850) 478-8496, ext. 2828
Mar. 2–5
Principals Clinic for Administrators,
Pastors, Office staff
Mar. 22–24 (850) 478-8496, ext. 2828
PCC College Days Apr. 1–2 and 15–16
2004 Convocation May 5
Bible Conference
Mar. 10–12, 2004
Plan now to attend PCC’s annual
Bible Conference and be refreshed
by the renewing power of God’s
word. Powerful messages by—
Drs. Norris Belcher & James Dennis
Drs. Terry Mortenson & Joseph Stowell
(850) 478-8496, ext. 2777
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Fall enrollments
for 2004–2005
school year are
now accepted.
If you can’t come, be sure to request your free
copy of the Catch the Spirit Video Viewbook.
For more information, call: 1-800-PCC-INFO
(1-800-722-4636) (M–F, 8 am–4:30 pm CT)
visit: www.PCCinfo.com; e-mail: [email protected];
fax: 1-800-722-3355; write: Director of Admissions,
Pensacola Christian College, P.O. Box 18000,
Pensacola, FL 32523-9160
Five PCC Ensembles tour in
January in churches and Christian
schools in these states.
AL, FL, GA, LA, MS,
NC, SC, TN, TX
For meeting information
Call: 1-888-722-1588 or e-mail:
[email protected].
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E-mail: [email protected]
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It is often difficult to make a large gift
during one’s lifetime, yet many would
like to make a significant contribution
to PCC. You might want to consider a
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For more information, write the
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P.O. Box 18000, Pensacola, FL 32523-9160, U.S.A.
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Summer Programs in Education (Year round also)
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